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Short-term rental rules in Frisco, TX
How Frisco regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR permit required for every short-term rental, renewed annually
- Permit number required in all advertisements
- 24-hour local contact able to respond within one hour
- No cap and no residency requirement; whole-home rentals eligible
Based on: Frisco Code of Ordinances, Article VIII 'Requirements for Owners of Residential Properties Used as Short-Term Rentals'
Summary of the rule
A person commits an offense under this article if that person owns or operates a short-term rental in the city without a valid permit.
Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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